Clearbags.com for you unframed work. They come in all sizes to match typical mat sizes. Cost for packs of 100 is pretty reasonable.
Canvas print racks from numerous online art stores (Jerry's Artarama, Blicks, Pearl Art Supply) sit on the floor and are an inexpensive but professional way of displaying unframed work.
Keep it simple. One large size (18x24, 22x28, etc.) and one small size (11x14) of each image.
--- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com, "leuallen3000" <leuallen@...> wrote:
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> Lurker - first post.
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> I am a photographer in a small (1500) midwest town. Retired and looking for something to keep me busy. Can not travel as I have to take care of my elderly mother.
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> I got an offer for space in a boutique for a very low amount, $50.00 per month for 13feet of wall space with track lighting and can place a counter and bins in front of that. The boutique is in a fairly large store and nicely furnished. They have vendors for jewelery, paintings, and other crafts plus some nice unique furniture and home decor. They will handle all sales and send a check at the end of the month. NO commission, utilities, etc. Sounds ideal so I snapped up the offer since it was the last space available.
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> Of course I need to put framed photos on the wall. The largest I can go (print myself up to 17 wide by 37 long)is probably a 22x28 frame with matted photo. Then a mid size down to probably a 12x16. I will use gallery frames and maybe a few rustic frames. The goal is not to sell framed photos but I must have some for display. I will mat in standard frame sizes and sell the matted photos, referring the customer to Hobby Lobby or elsewhere for framing. I have all the framing supplies needed for the display photos.
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> One question I have is about bins for the matted photos. Do they go on the floor or on the counter. Which is preferable? What options do I have? Names of links to suppliers of bins. They don't have to be easily portable as they will be in one location all the time.
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> The matted photos also have to be protected from handling, dirt, etc. Wrap them in plastic? What kind of plastic and where to get. Tricks on wrapping.
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> I need clearbags for delivery, can get those. What else am I likely to need?
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> Also I was considering getting a display LCD monitor (32 to 46inches) and using a DVD player with it to run a continuous slideshow(s). The sideshows will not necessarily be of the photos I have for sale. I photograph a lot of community events such as wine festivals, community auctions, local dirt track racing and so on. I would use those for the slideshows. They should generate interest and increase traffic. Cost would be $700 to $1000+. Would it be worth it? Keep in mind there is no local newspaper or other outlet so this would be one of the only means for the locals to see what is happening around them.
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> I have shown my work to the boutique owners and they were impressed and thought it would sell (wouldn't they say that!). The photos are all of local theme, barns, winery, landscapes, flowers, etc and should be of interest locally
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> Open for any suggestions. What say you.
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> Larry
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